Dec 07 2020 09:18 AM
When I click on a link that will open the contents in a new tab, the new tab becomes focus. I want to continue in the existing tab (to finish reading my email or content) and then go back to the new tab (or tabs) that I have opened later. This is especially useful for email from news sources as they give you interesting articles to read and I open the ones I want, delete the email, and then read the articles later. Currently, I have to click back to the email after each article is opened.
Edge should have an option to open the links (tabs) in the background/without changing focus.
I use the "Force Background Tab" extension in Chrome and it works well. In Chrome and Edge, it opens links in new tabs without focus going to the new tab, as expected and desired. Unfortunately, unlike Chrome, when I create a new tab (with +), Edge does not focus on the new tab which I would expect.
Am I missing an Edge option?
Dec 07 2020 10:17 AM
SolutionDec 07 2020 02:48 PM
@HotCakeX I like the left click and middle button options as they do exactly what I need. I think I will submit a recommendation as well. I have no idea where you found these options as even knowing the answer, I can't find anything in the Microsoft Edge help. It should be documented under shortcuts even though that is currently limited to keyboard shortcuts only. I see the answer in other questions when searching for open link in new tab.
Thanks for your quick response. I tried to respond to you quickly this time...
Dec 07 2020 03:12 PM
you're welcome ^^
yes, sounds good, well those shortcuts I learned during usage I think, but you can view the complete list of keyboard shortcuts for Edge for both Windows and Mac here:
Dec 08 2020 05:55 AM
@HotCakeX I saw those, but it does not list any associated with the mouse, which is required for this shortcut.
Dec 08 2020 06:21 AM
Jul 31 2021 02:35 AM
Sep 11 2024 10:27 AM
The old MS browser all allowed this as does pretty much every other browser. It makes scanning a web page like MSN very easy and quick, permitting you to select a number of relevant links very quickly and efficiently without having to constantly shift back to the original tab to continue the process - that is if efficiency means anything to you (not you specifically but the user base in general). I will probably be switching to chrome until this is addressed.
Dec 07 2020 10:17 AM
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